FINANCE DEPARTMENT

In 2022, Cherokee County’s Finance Department was named a Triple Crown award recipient from the Georgia Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for the 2020 fiscal year. The Triple Crown Award recognizes governments who have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for a fiscal year.

Marquis Chief Financial Officer

The Finance Department is responsible for providing responsive and accurate financial reporting, advice and performance measurement to manage Cherokee County’s financial resources while also facilitating the most cost-effective funding of agencies, departments and elected officials. It is led by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Marquis.

Property Management

Property Management operates in the background, ensuring cleanliness and operational functions of all county facilities.

The department, led by Director Matt Williams, also assists with special events.

Custodial Division Maintenance Division

• 14 Custodial Employees

• Responsible for 524,000+ square feet of cleanable space

• 24 locations across 434 square miles

• 10 Maintenance Employees

• Responsible for maintenance, renovations, and office buildouts

• 895,000+ square feet of facilities

• 83 locations across 434 square miles

• 31 locations are operational 24/7/365

• 2,337 help desk calls per year (average per year over five-year period)

2022 Project Highlights

• Assisted Capital Projects with Fire Stations 13, 18, and 32

• Renovations in Historic Courthouse to create 20 more offices for the District Attorney

• Renovation of the Juvenile Court suite

• Renovated a suite in the Justice Center for the fourth Superior Court Judge